Press Release

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct 28, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- IRIDEX Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX) today announced that it will release its third quarter 2008 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. In conjunction with the release, the Company will host a conference call with the investment community at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 to discuss the results of the quarter and other business developments.

Interested parties may access the live conference call via telephone by dialing (866) 250-4375 (US) or (303) 262-2161 (International), or by visiting the Company's website at http://www.iridex.com. A telephone replay will be available beginning on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 through Tuesday, November 11, 2008 by dialing (800) 405-2236 (US) or (303) 590-3000 (International) and entering Passcode 11122023#.

About IRIDEX

IRIDEX Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of therapeutic based laser systems, disposable laser probes and delivery devices to treat eye diseases in ophthalmology and skin disorders in the aesthetics market. IRIDEX products are sold in the United States through a direct sales force and internationally through a combination of a direct sales force and a network of approximately 100 independent distributors into 107 countries. For further information, visit the Company's website at http://www.iridex.com.

SOURCE IRIDEX Corporation

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